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Taxis are most probably the most expensive transportation method in Croatia, probably in Europe as well. The prices are hugely exaggarated, and add to that that the taxi drivers are going to try to rip you off if they see you're foreign. You better just avoid it...
If you really really have to use a taxi, just use it to get to the nearest train, bus or tram line. Better put in more time than go by taxis, the experience is going to cost you bitterly.
The alternative is always other means of public transportation :) It's cheaper for sure, not as quick, but definately a better choice... Leave a Comment
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Once you arrive in Zagreb and you want/need to head into town, dont take the Taxi as the are renoun for overcharging "foreigners" (ie. anyone that doesnt come from Zagreb!) The "normal" charge for a Taxi from Airport to Zagreb Train Station (as a reference point) is around 160-180 Croatian Kuna: 21 - 23. This price is for the Taxi (1 person or 4!)
On numerous occasions I have witnessed people being charged over 200 Kuna per head! and 500 Kuna for a group of 3 people for a taxi fare to the City Centre! Beware!
The Airport Bus (run by Croatia Airlines) runs to the Central Bus Station and costs 35Kuna per head with extra charge for bags. The Central Bus Station is only a short Tram ride from the City Centre or a 15mins walk if you are up for it.
If you do need to take a Taxi follow the following rules;
a) agree on the price for the trip BEFORE entering the taxi (see average prices below)
b) dont allow the Taxi driver to change the price once you have reached your destination, stick to the agreed price.
c) tipping is not necessary, however, nearly all Taxi Drivers expect it and most likely have factored in 10%-15% on the fare just for good measure.
d) befriend a fellow traveller whilst standing in the Passport Control and ask if they might arrange a taxi on your behalf. This is a little hit & miss but it might be me who you decide to befriend ;-)
e) ask one of the friendly guys at any of the rental counters to order a taxi on your behalf. This may also be a little hit & miss but you might be pleasantly surprised.
f) Pre-Book a taxi over the internet. There are a couple of websites where you can get details (and prices) of independant taxi drivers. I recommend this as a choice as these businesses are professional and courteous relying heavily on word-of-mouth for their livelihoods (www.taxi-zlatko.hr/Cjenik.htm , www.autotaxi-darijo.hr)
Use the Bus.
Croatia Airlines runs a service that leaves every 30mins from the Airport to the Central Bus Station.
It costs approx. 35Kuna per head (bags are extra)
From the Central Bus Station there are regular Trams to the City Centre and a Tram ticket will cost you about 6-8 Kuna.
Average price from Zagreb Airport to;
International / Westin / Sheraton Four Points Panorama / Laguna / Regent Esplanade / Sheraton City / Antunovic Hotel / Dom Sportova - between 160 - 180 Kuna
Hotel Dubrovnik - between 180 - 220 Kuna
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 by acemjLeave a Comment
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A tourist trap but for the best of all possible reasons its unmissable. Best way to approach it up the hill on the funicular from Tomiceva off Ilica, then up the spiral stairs and out on top for the glorious panoramic 360-degree view of the city. Take many photos. Hold your hat on a windy day; cling on if you are at all afraid of heights. The man in the ticket booth was truly the friendliest in all Zagreb go and see him and brighten his day even if you dont fancy the view from the top he loves visitors. Leave a Comment
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 Souvenir shop in Radiceva
ulica by croisbeauty
A small and old souvenir shop in Radiceva street offers very cute miniature buldings from Zagreb made of ceramics.
During the high season, mostly in front and around the Cathedral, some people offers "souveniers" of low quality and design. I suggest you to buy souveniers in the skops. Leave a Comment
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 Gipsy boy by croisbeauty
Some other Gipsy guys are not so cute and polite. If they are selling merchandise, do not buy it because it worth nothing.
The best way to stay out of trouble is to ignore them completely. Leave a Comment
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 Schlosserove Dwarves by MrDobelina
If you were stupid enough to bring your children to Schlosserove Stube for whatever reason, be sure to outwit those 3 little cuties. Bring out your best talking gear and sneak past their deceptive mumbo jumbo with your truly academic argumentation. They'll serve up one riddle each together with the vanilla ice cream, to see if your children have inherited your intelligence. You see, they eat BRAINS. The more intelligent, the tastier the brain. Those sick puppies.
If you think you're smart enough, try taking them on. If not, mash them with your baseball bat. If they're still alive -remember, dwarves are'nt easy to hit - run for your LIVES. Leave a Comment
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There is no need to give money to the beggars on the streets, unless you see that they are really disabled. There are sooo much (mostly)Gipsy woman and kids wondering around with babies in their arms (beware! sometimes it's just a doll that looks like a baby!), begging for money. Kids have this tendency of being quite rude when you refuse to give them something. Once i had money on the table, prepared to pay the drinks, and one kid came and left like a wind and took it. I was totally shocked. Don't leave your cellphones, wallets or money on the table if you're sitting outside!
It's not like it happens every second, but it MAY happen, so- better safe then sorry.
Also, i read this article maybe a year ago, about this little begger who told the journalist that he sometimes earns in one day what some people earn in a 2 weeks or even a month!!!
I've told you.... Leave a Comment
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 by richiecdiscLeave a Comment
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If you simply get into a taxi (outside the railway station, bus station,etc) and state your destination, be prepared to pay through your nose.
Check with Information at the railway station before you take a taxi anywhere, find out what the minimum fare is and how much you might expect to pay for the distance you are travelling. Better yet, don't take a taxi unless you absolutely HAVE to. Leave a Comment
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